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This is the first book that provides a popular guide to the
fascinating story of Laos. Drawing on his extensive research, the
acclaimed historian of Laos, Professor Emeritus Martin Stuart-Fox,
has written the authoritative text that weaves together centuries
of history and legend. His account tells of cities built, destroyed
and resurrected. "Naga Cities of the Mekong" focuses on the three
Lao capitals situated along the mighty Mekong River - Luang
Phrabang in the north, Viang Chan (Vientiane) in the centre and
Champasak in the south. Stuart-Fox traces the fortunes of each
capital from their legend-rich founding, their years under French
colonialism, through the people's struggle for independence, war
and revolution, on to the creation of the contemporary state. At
the same time, Stuart-Fox tells of the unwavering Lao belief in the
ever-vigilant nagas, and the roles they play as guides and
protectors. The arresting pictures that accompany this lively study
are by former "Time-Life" photographer, Steve Northup.
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and
Francis, an informa company.
This book investigates two matters which initially appear
unconnected: the nature of Buddha's enlightenment and the meaning
of Buddhist symbolism. It concludes that these are in fact
connected because they ultimately deal with meditative practice.
The authors examine the relationship that appears to exist between
Buddhist meditative techniques and certain examples of Buddhist
symbolism as found in the earliest Pali texts and in the so-called
twilight language of the tantras. In doing so, they bring together
two approaches of Buddhist hermeneutics which in the past have
never been properly integrated: the meditative-descriptive approach
and the scholarly-historical approach. The result is an original
interpretation of the higher stages of the Buddhist path of
enlightenment, and of key aspects of Buddhist cosmology and
doctrine.
Laos has the smallest population, the weakest military, and despite
rapid economic growth in recent years, one of the lowest levels of
per capita income in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the
map reveals its strategic location, between China and Cambodia and
between Thailand and Vietnam. As Laos was formerly a crossroads for
trade routes, the socialist government of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic today seeks to transform the country into a
prosperous crossroads at the heart of this rapidly developing
region. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Laos, Fourth
Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive
bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1.000
cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as
aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations,
religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for
students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Laos.
This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces.
This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces.
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